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Is it OK to take break during UPSC preparation?
For UPSC aspirants also, breaks are important for refreshing your mind and body. However, one thing has to be noted that students should take breaks but of reasonable time like 15 – 20 minutes and not more than that. Studies have shown that taking short breaks increase retention power and efficiency.
Should I drop one year for UPSC?
Devoting one full year for cracking Civil Services Examination has its own merits and demerits. Dropping one or more year means, you will get sufficient amount of time to prepare for exams. It will allow you to take coaching and help to score good rank in UPSC exams.
Can a person crack UPSC in one year?
Contrary to what many think, it is possible to crack the UPSC IAS exam with one year of preparation.
Can UPSC be cleared in 1 year without coaching?
Whatever conclusion you reach after reading this, to summarize, we are adding the below points: In the online age – one can say with assurance – Yes, any hardworking candidate can clear IAS exam without attending classroom coaching! Yes, one can clear the IAS exam without coaching.
Is studying 5 hours a day enough for UPSC?
1) An aspirant may not be able to concentrate fully for the entire 5 hours; hence there will be gaps, 2) An aspirant has to study GS, optional, current affairs, etc., every day, and to divide the 5 hours, may not be effective. Hence, an aspirant should try to put at least 7-8 hours every day and gradually increase it.
Does year gap affect in UPSC?
Yes, you can apply for UPSC Civil Service even after having gap years in your education, you just need to be 21 years old having completed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. You can apply for UPSC even in final year.
Does 1 year drop affect placement?
Taking a drop may affect the career of students as to when companies come for placements or look to hire employees; they do not prefer candidates who have a drop in education. However, not all companies but few companies don’t favour students who take the drop, and few companies need a legitimate reason for that drop.
Do students fail in UPSC interview?
If the candidate’s total marks (Mains + Interview) is above the cut-off mark fixed by UPSC, then he/she gets the chance to get into the final merit list. If the total marks do not cross the cut-off marks, then the candidate is considered failed in UPSC Interview.
Can I become IAS at 37?
Upper age limit for OBC: 35 years. Upper age limit for SC/ST: 37 Years.
Is 28 too late for UPSC?
There is no specific age set for starting the preparation for IAS. But most IAS aspirants start preparing for this exam after graduation at the age of 21 or 22 years. But, there are many of the candidates who first try to join any other service and then start preparing for UPSC after 26 or 28 years of age.
